Cathay Pacific Airways and the Hong Kong Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF HK) today announced that "Change for Good", the airline's inflight fundraising programme, raised a total of HK$9.55 million over the 2018 programme period. The money was raised by collecting spare change in many different currencies from travellers on Cathay Pacific flights.

Supported by Cathay Pacific, Change for Good has successfully transformed the donations into a fund that safeguards vulnerable children and gives unwavering support for initiatives worldwide to improve children's living conditions in more than 190 developing countries and territories since its inception in 1991.

Cathay Pacific Director Customer Mr Simon Large said, "We greatly appreciate the generosity of our passengers and the efforts of our staff in supporting Change for Good over the years. Thanks to their kindness, the programme has raised an incredible HK$193 million by the end of 2018. Cathay Pacific firmly believes in the power of collaborative efforts to affect positive change. As such, we are encouraged to see these donations have transformed into practical actions that are helping to make the world a better place."

In thanking Cathy Pacific, UNICEF HK Chief Executive Mr Lambert Chan noted, "We are very grateful for Cathay Pacific's continued trust and support. With the carrier's powerful backing, the proverb 'many a mickle makes a muckle' becomes a reality. Change for Good has helped millions of deprived children living in developing countries, and we look forward to Cathay Pacific's continued support of UNICEF's global work, so that we can bring hope to more children."